Management

This page includes content on healthcare management, including health system, hospital, department and clinic business management and administration. Areas of focus are on cardiology and radiology department business administration. Subcategories covered in this section include healthcare economics, reimbursement, leadership, mergers and acquisitions, policy and regulations, practice management, quality, staffing, and supply chain.

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The ASNC is one of several medical imaging societies asking Congress to repeal the appropriate use criteria (AUC) criteria mandate. They say it poses issues for clinicians and is becoming outdated by changes in CMS payment systems. The AUC requirements call for documentation using CVMS authorized software in order to show advanced imaging such as nuclear and CT is justified, or else Medicare payments might be withheld.

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology urges Congress to speed prior authorizations, repeal AUC mandate 

Over the past few weeks, members of ASNC’s Health Policy Committee have held meetings with their members of Congress.

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6 ways healthcare organizations can help the disruptive radiologist

Radiologists, like all other people, can sometimes react to difficult situations with disruptive behavior.

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Significant disparities exist in utilization of self-scheduling radiology exams, research shows

Researchers revealed that less than 1% of more than 46,000 patients took advantage of online self-scheduling tools.

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Survey results reveal what influences medical students to choose radiology as a specialty

Understanding these findings, experts suggested, is an important aspect of addressing the worldwide shortage of radiologists.

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WHO issues updated brief 'to spark an overdue cultural change in medical imaging'

The new policy brief for healthcare providers stresses the importance of radiation protection and ethically guided care in medical imaging.

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New mobile low-field MRI scanner inches closer to increasing imaging access in rural communities

It takes only five minutes for the portable MRI system, "Scan-a-van," to start scanning after arriving at patients' homes.

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Better neuroimaging guidelines could save practices millions, research shows

In the study, MRI scans were responsible for 70% of neuroimaging spending, despite accounting for only 25% of completed exams.

Patients' T-shirt size an accurate measurement for CT dose reference levels

Experts suggest that their findings indicate dose reference levels could be shirt size specific in the not so distant future, according to a study published in the European Journal of Radiology. 

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Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

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Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

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New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.